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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-19

Maine had as gallant soldiers there as any
other State. Mr.. Wakefield read letter
from Col. Batchelder, comparing the losses
of one Maine regiment, the Nineteenth In
considered frightful railroad accident. But
that accident was nothing compared with
the loss of the regiment, said the letter, of
1856 of its men dropped down in the line of
battle. Mr.. Wakefield said that that regi-
ment, whose colonel, Colonel Heath of
Waterville, was even then on the floor Of the
House, should have the scene of its sacri-
fees marked by something better than $500
monument, and with the $500 appropriation
not even event. 500 $500 monument ON NIT could
transportation, foundation, ETC., would leave
little more than $400 for the monument of
each regiment. Mr. Wakefield read letter
from Richard III. Galley of Portland, Depart-
ment Commander of the G. A. r., fayoring
the liberal appropriation. Then Mr.. Wake
field showed by comparison of the debt of
Maine at the close of the war and now, that
Maine could well afford ir. The sacrifices of
the lives of Maine men were such that if
that whole great debt of 81, 716,900 which we
had at the close of the war, had been put in
to $1,000 bonds, there would have been the
blood of a Maine soldier to seal every bond.
But to-day the debt was only S2,799, 349:
Maine could well afford the monuments.
Mr.. Wakefield trusted that the argument
that the State was unable, would meet with
Mr.. Newhert Of Appleton, the only man
in the House who had the courage TO vote
against the amendment when it was pro-
posed, made a good speech in opposition to
SO large an appropriation. He was in favor
of a moderate one
Mr.. Sawyer Of Lincoln in few appropri-
ate words urged that Maine should not be
niggardly.
Mr.. Fogg of Portland. as Grand Army
man, as veteran of the war, said that this
movement did not come from the soldiers,
but was forced upon Maine by the action of
other States. "On that field" said Mr.
Fogg, maine had no superlors. Now gen
tlemen you are simply asked in erecting
these monuments to make such expenditure
as shall be respectful to Maine as shall be
commensurate with her deeds on that field, y
Mr.. Clark of Saco also called attention to
the achievements of Maine, and said: LET
ns now rises to the occasion and give the
amount asked for to perpetuate the memory
of those achievements
Major Dickey thought the appropriation
not large enough to erect suitable monu-
ments to each regiment.
Col. Moore of Deering said that there were
monuments on that field that cost as high as
$4,000, notably the monument to Martins
Massachusetts battery. Massachusetts did
not give enough to erect suitable monuments
and the veterans had to contribute.
Mr. Shaw of Portland explained the att-
tude of the committee that resorted the orig
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TROUBLE WITH ITALIANS.
Railroad Laborers Instigate a Riot
In Massachusetts,.
One Of the Rioters Probably MortaIIy
Wounded.
A Large Force of Police and consta-
bIes Preserving Order.

WARE, Mass, Feb. 1S.-Excitement was
caused by the strike of Italian laborers on
the line of the Central Massachusetts rail-
road, and by the shooting Of one of their
number this forenoon. The excitement has
continued all day. The town constables,
who were summoned in addition to the regu-
lar police force, were kept on duty all the
afternoon, and precautions were taken to-
night against any outbreak on the part of
the Italians, who are said to be anxious for
revenge.
The cause of the trouble cannot be easily
ascertained. but Salvatore Pignalosa, leader
of the striking Italians, claims that when he
engaged to furnish Thomas Ryan with sew
eral hundred Italians he was to have all the
money he could make boarding the men. He
obtained an agreement that he should pay
Thomas Ryan $50 per month for the privi-
lege of beading the men. This week Pigna-
losa presented his bill for payment and re-
ceived check for portion of the money.
He then threw down the check, rushed out
of Ryan's Office and along the line of the
railroad ordering all men whom he furnished
himself to quit work until his bills were
paid. Then the men formed in procession
and were this morning on their way to Ry-
ans Office to the town hall to demand full
payment for Pignalosa, when they were met
by the police and riot ensued. Michael
Layore, who was shot by one of the police
officers, was removed to town hall and his
wounds were dressed by DIR. Miner. The
man may possibly recover. He now lies in
the town hall attended by his wife and some
of his countrymen.
This afternoon Salvatore Pignalosa was
brought before Judge Lyman in the district
court and held in default of $1,000 bail until
March 4, upon a charge Of melting to riot
and assault. Another italian, who took
part in to-day's riot, was held in $500. All
out and have arrived and are on the alert for
anY outbreak during the night, as it is fear
ed the Italians may seek revenge for their
comrades. Deputy Sheriff Caryl, who was
injured in the riot has gone home and the
greatest excitement prevails tonight.
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4 TRAGEDY AT wiscAssET.
Wilson e. Groves of Wiscasset,
Fatally Wounded
While Attempting to Break into the
House of Capt. Clark.
Groves Had Due Warning But Did Not
Heed 1t.

WIscAssET, Feb. 1s.-Wilson B. Groves Of
Wiseasset, was shot Thursday night by
Capt. w. H. Clark, while trying to affect an
entrance into Clark's house. The ball en-
tered the abdomen an inch below the naval
Groves is in a critical condition and physi-
clans say there is no chance for his recovery.
Clark surrendered himself, but has not been
taken into custody.
CAPTAIN Clark's house at which the shoot
ing affair occurred, is situated about half a
mile from the village. Groves, the man shot
by Clark, married Clark's daughter. On ac-
count of Groves incorporate habits they did
not live happily together. A divorce was
the result Since the divorce Groves has,
when intoxicated, several times visited
Clark's house. Vixen admittance was de-
MED he has broken in and abused his di-
vorced wife. According to Clark's story she
has had to flee to her fathers room for pro-
lection. 1t is reported that year ago Clark
threatened to shoot him. Last Tuesday
night Groves went to Clark's house, broke
in and kicked up general row while drunk.
Last night he again visited the place, broke
into the woodshed, and tried to break into
the kitchen. Mr.. Clark's daughter heard
him, went to her fathers room, and told him
someone was trying to break into the house
Clark got up, took a heavy navy revolver,
presented him at the outbreak Of the rebel
lion by citizens of Wiscasset, went to the
window and saw man trying to burst in the
outside door to the kitchen. He ordered
him away but the command was paid no at
tention to. He then fired into the air, still
he did no desist. Then Clark fired at him.
When Clark found out who he was, he took
him into the house and sent for DR.. Cush-
man and Deputy Sheriff Patterson. This
was at midnight. The wounded man was
taken home. A visit to him shows he is suf-
fering terribly. DR.. Cushman says that. he
saw no chance for his recovery.
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THREW AWAY HER cRuTcHEs.
a Remarkable Cure Said to Have
Been Wrought by Faith.

PITTsBURs, Feb. ia remarkable faith
cure was reported from Banksyille, mining
town two miles southwest Of this city, to-
day. For several years Maggie Beading, the
l6-year-old daughter Of "a coal miner, has
been bedridden. Frequently Of late she had
laid in trance, or cOmatOse state, for days,
and when she would return TO consciousness
she would tell her friends that she had been
to heaven. In proof Of the story Of her
transition she told the names and described
the appearance OF relatives who had died be-
fore she was born, and of others whom she
knew when they were alive.
In October and November last she lay in a
comatose state for several weeks, during
which time she partook only Of a small guam
tity of liquid food administered TO her by
her attendants. When she revived she
claimed TO have received Divine communica-
tlon to the effect that at p. IN. on Feb. 18th,
she would be raised from an invalid's bed
and entirely restored to health. This after
noon her fathers house was filled with
friends and curiosity seekers. Promptly at
with her crutches in her hands and, flinging
them aside, walked tabout the room 10 the
overwhelming astonishment of those present
The cure seemed complete, and she jumped
about the room like child. The news was
noised about, and almost the entire pOpula-
tion of Banksville turned out to see the won
derful case. Her pareuts wept for joy and
the greatest excitement prevailed. Miss
Beading was seen by several reporters, and
she pronounced herself well. Ii Is the belief
among the neighbOrs that the young lady
was sincere in her claim of afiiiction, and
her recovery is regarded as miracle.
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Trouble stIII in the coburn estate.

There is hitch reported in the settlement
Of matters between the heirs Of Philander
Cobun and those Of Abner.
Erastus Marston Of Oakland, California.
has Just telegraphed he will not consent to
pay AlonzO c. Marston and Visie W. Coburn
the amount which the other heirs had agreed
to pay.
II this settlement falls through long and
expensive litigation win be the result, Phi
lander's heirs claiming that Abner's estate
should bear all the losses suffered while ABB
ner was managing the two estates.
The executor Of Abner C0burn's estate
have settled with Harlow Bigelow, paying
him s., 400.
The Waltons have brought actions for +.
b. Hill against both Philander and Abner's
estates upon large unsettled claims, also one
for MIR. Knowles Of Boston on 5000 claim
against AbneTs estate. Also one for Bath
corporation for some $500.
IL Is understood that Mr.. Stewart Is TO
bring actions for DR.. Wilbur and Miss Stan
ley
Calvin Cleveland also claims large amount
due him.
The last three claims win doubtless be
sharply contested. a. In fact. the executors
fatty refuse 70 allow or pay them.
A suitable lot will probably soon be select
ed and building erected In which win be de-
posted the library which the Ex-Governor
has bequeathed TO his native town, thirty
thousand dollars having been given TO the
trustees OF the Bloomfield Academy for that
purpose.
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COLLISION IN VERMONT.
A Freight and Passenger Train or
the Central Vermont Crash
Together.

NoRTHFIELD, vt, Feb. 1S.-Accommoda-
ton train No. IS, going north on the Central
Vermont, ran into regular freight train No
5, near gravel pit between here and Mont
pelier, between 10 and II o'clock this morn
ing. Both engines are badly wrecked, also
the baggage and express cars, and two freight
cars. Baggage Master Moody and Engineer
Muzzy are both badly shaken up, but no
bones are broken. The passenger cars and
passengers are not reported injured.
The accident will delay trains three hours.
No one was seriously injured except Bag
gage Master Moody, and his injuries are ap-
parently not fatal Engineer Wallace Ward
Of the freight train left Montpelier Junction
without his conductor, who was in the tele-
graph office getting an order, and the care
lessness caused the collision. When the
trains met, Engineer Muzzy having diseoy-
cred the approaching freight train, had slow
ed up, nearly stopping, but the freight train
was running at its usual speed. The bag
gage car was telescoped by the passenger en-
gine, but the shock to the passengers was
very slight. In the rear car of the train
were several who were injured in the Hart
ford disaster, and their excitement for few
moments was great.
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CABINET CHANCES.
PendIeton, Secretary OF War; Villas,
Attorney General; Lamont,
Postmaster-Cener

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-The Star prints
triple loaded despatch from Washington to-
day that attracts much attention, because
the paper is the recognized administration
organ in the State, and because the editor,
Mr.. Dorsheimer, is known to be on very inti-
mate terms with the President.
1t states that Mr.. Pendlet0n will have the
portfolio Of war, Mr.. Villas win take the at
torney generalship, and that Col. Daniel 5.
Lamont will become postmaster general.
Other changes are talked about, but this
talk is probably mere gossip, which has its
origin in the desires and curiosity Of those
who circulate it, There is, however, some
substance in the current report that Mr. Gar
land will be offered a place on the railroad
commission.
Among other considerations which point
to the selection Of the Speaker it is observed
that it will compose the strife for the Ken
lucky senatorship. 1t will leave the field
clear for Mr. Beck. 1t will be noticed that
the Star correspondent makes no provision
for Secretary Endioott.
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Passenger Stations.


Mr.. Hawks presented in the House this
morning this bill in relation to the use of
railroad passenger stations:
Whenever any railroad passenger station shall
be erected and maintained in any city or town in
this State, any railroad corporation having or
using track or passenger station within such
city or town shall have the right to run its passen-
ger trains to and from such station over any rail-
road track or tracks leading thereto and to use
the same for the purpose Of delivering and receiy
ing through passengers, under such reasonable
terms and regulations as may be agreed upon by
the owner of suoh station, the railroad whose
tracks are used in running to and from the same,
and the railroad corporation desiring its for
said purpose AMI in case OF disagreement, upon
petition, notice and hearing thereon the railroad
commissioners shall fix and determine such terms
and regulations.
Notes.
Mr. Grindle of Mount Desert presents q
bill to allow to the County Commissioners of
Hancock county $3.50 day and eight cents
mileage.
Mr.. Wakefield of Bath presented today a
bill to incorporate the Bath Electric Light
and Power Company. t. w. Hyde, w. t.
Donnell, Edwin M. Fuller, w. G. Webber,
A. II. Shaw, w. E. Hogan, f. II. Twitchell,
r. ID. Bibber, F. II. Percy, A. N. Williams,
L. Brown, w. H. Fogg, c. L. Hyde, A. G.
Page, Jr., j. M. Taylor, G. III. Donnell, G.. III.
Greenleaf and j. w. Wakefield are the incor-
p0rators. The bill authorizes the company
to carry on the business of lighting by cleo
tricity the streets of Bath and the several
towns of Sagadahoc county.
The railroad committee have decided TO re-
port favorably the bill to charter the railroad
from Mattawamkeag or some near point to
Patten, and thence to the summit of Mount
Katahdin,
The consideration of the bill abolishing
the school district system was postponed in
the Senate today, on account of the illness
and absencefof Senator Dunnell, on whose
motion it was tabled.
The Provident Aid Society ask for an
amendment to their charter, so that its fund
deposited with the State Treasurer may be in
interest-bearing securities. The Maine Ben
eft Association, the only other company in
suring life in this State on the mutual plan,
has already secured such an amendment In
addition the Maine Benefit Association has
secured an amendment allowing them to ap-
ply their death assessments to the payment
Of death benefits and also to ''the expenses
necessarily incident thereto" 1t Is under
stood that the Provident Aid Society will not
ask for such an amendment to its charter.
Mr.. Dow of Portland introduced this
morning bill to amend sec. II of chap. 46 Of
the Revised Statutes relating to the transfer
of stock certificates, by striking out of the
first sentence in said section, all after the
word delivery" in the third line of said Sec
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q Hates College.

BATES COLLEGE, Feb. Is.
Over so Of the students have taught school
this winter and nearly all Of them have been
successful.
The college Y. M. @. A. chose L. G. Hayes,
's7. and E, II. Thaysr, 80. as delegates to
the New England intercollegiate convention
held at Yale University Feb. 1920.
The college quartette assisted in an enter
tainment at the Main st. Church last Thurs
day evening.
At meeting Of the Base Ball Association
on Thursday morning, N. G. Wheeler, 'S7,
was chosen manager Of the nine for the COM
ing year, Buck, 81, having resigned.
The Seniors have appointed committees 10
make preparations fer Glass Day and Com
meneement concert. The Juniors are also
thinking about their Ivy Day exercises.
Prof. Chase Is now in New York. Instruc-
tor Chadwick hears his classes during his
absence.
Arthur T.. Hatch, 49, the blind student,
delivered his lecture ON Popular Educa-
ti0n," before good sized audience at Adj
vent Hall on Thursday evening, also at X Of
l.. Hall Friday evening.
Prof. Fullonton Of the theological depart
ment Is quite III.
Next Thursday, Feb. 24th, win be observed
by Bates as the day Of prayer for colleges.
Rev. DIR. Gordon OF Boston will preach the
sermon to the students
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GENERAL BUTLER
Wins His Sult-The Jury Directed to
Find for Him.

NEW YORK, Feb 1S.-The suit of j. l..
Lester against Gen. b. +. Butler for $4,000
damages for false Imprisonment during the
war was concluded today. The evidence all
being in and arguments finished, Judge Cox
reviewed the facts in the case, He said Les
ter had been unquestionably helping the
Confederates. He owned slaves and was
manufacturing arms for the Confederacy.
When arrested he had in his possession
contract to purchase a fast vessel to run the
blockade. Drafts on Canadian sympathizers
with the Confederacy were found ON him.
Lester had taken several oaths Of allegiance
to the Confederacy before he crossed the
line. The Military Commission, legally
constituted body, considered all these facts
The defendant, Major General, in command
Of the Department Of Virginia, was bound
to obey the commands Of his superiors. The
act of May 16, 1864, exempts the defendant
from prosecution for damages. The Judge,
therefore, directed the. jury to find for the
defendant, and they did so. Testers coun-
sci moved for a stay Of proceedings for thirty
days, and it was granted.
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Y. M. c. A. Convention i.

New HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 1S.-The open
ing meeting Oh Ihe annual session Oh tie IN
alton was held this evening in Dwight Hall
The evenings programme included prayer
by Rev. DR.. Barbour, of Yale; addresses Of
welcome by President Dwight and DR.. w. G.
Huntington, president of the Yale branch Of
the association, an address by Mr. Elbert B.
Muuyal, who donated to Yale the funds ne
cessary for the erection of Dwight Hall.
The real work of the session will begin to-
morrow morning, when reports from the va
rlous colleges will be read, and a discussion
had upon special topics concerning the Or
large number of colleges are represented.
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The Interstate Commerce slu.

Association and executive committee Of the
trunk lines met today at Commissioner Fink's
office to consider the Interstate commerce
bill Ii was decided to recall all pssses and
make no discrimination in rates, except to
ministers and missionaries. Resolutions
were adopted to revise freight rates and
classification and passenger fares TO conform
to the law. and appointing committees to
prepare rules and regulations for properly
CARRYING out the provisions of the law These
committees are to confer with other associa-
tions with territory of joint committee TO Sc
cure uniformity in classihcations and rules.
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good standing in the church and community.
Previous TO their departure, Walsh through
the pretence Of his ehild's death obtained
various amounts Of money Of church people
and friends, aggregating good sum. Great
Indignation was expressed by the people on
learning of the elopement, and demands
were made that the guilty couple be brought
to speedy justice. On Wednesday they were
located at Worcester, Mass. Chief OF Police
Pingree started at once, and returned with
them today. The trial was held tonight at
the town hall. Walsh waived examination
and was bound over to the September court
in the sum Of $500. The hearing on Mrs.
Patterson's case was adjourned until Thurs
day next.
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Accident at Conway.
FRIcHTFuL ACCIDENT.
a Bridge Wrecked and Two Persons
Drowned.-Three Others Missing.

ROCHESTER, Feb. 18.-An accident oc-
which young girl and man, and probably
more lost their lives. All the morning there
had been high wind, and coming from the
south it had full sweep down the Genessee
river channel, The result was that gust of
large poles which carry the telegraph wires
across the bridge, and which were so placed
in the iron trusses that when they fell they
carried with them two spans Of the bridge
upon which they stood. Two persons state
that al the time Of the saccident they saw a
girl and man 90 down with the wreck, plunge
into the food, and were carried away. An
ME Graham, aged 19 years, was one Of the
victims of the Court street bridge accident
Three others are missing and fears are en-
tertained they were swept down the river.
The exact number Of lives lost cannot yet
be ascertained.
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Legislative Notice.

Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority for any railroad corporation which
may be formed under the general laws of the
the York Harbor and Beach Railroad in York,
throught the towns of York and Wells to a munc-
tion with the Boston and Maine Railroad, near
Coles Corner, so called, in the town of Wells, to
Construct its railroad across tide waters, notice is
hereby given that the Committee on Railroads,
Telegraphs and Expresses will have hearing on
said application at their room on Wednesday, the
twenty-Ihird day of February, at half past two in
the afternoon; all persons interested will govern
themselves accordingly.
Per order of the Committee
JAMES +. HAWKES., Secretary.
Augusta Feb. 8, 1887. feb5sntd
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The Judge Says His Case Is Not An
ExtraditabIe One.
TSpeciaI to thelPress.l

WINNIPEG, Feb. 1S.-Chief Justice Wal
bridge delivered judgment this morning in
the Blackstone case He reviewed the par
ticulars of the case fully and explained what
in his judgement constituted forgery. He
quoted many celebrated American and other
cases bearing on the points brought up and
held that under the common law the crime of
which Blackstone was guilty was not forgery,
and he therefore could not consent to his ex-
tradition. Without doubt Blackston was
guilty Of larceny or obtaining money under
false pretences, which were net extraditable
offences He therefore discharged the pris-
oner, who is jubilant over his release.
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A painting Of the well known horse, Nor
way Knox, by Phil Sheridan, Jr., he by PHI
Sheridan, son Of General Knox, Is on exhi-
bition at Stubs art store on Congress street.
Noway Knox has record Of 2.56l. and Is
owned by Burnham & Merrill Of this city.
The painting in question Is a good likeness
Of Norway Knox. and has attracted consid-
cradle attention. It is a credit 10 the artist.
Mr.. win Sturdiyant, Of this city.
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Headed for their Old Reserva,lons,

DENVER, Col, Feb. 18.-A special from
Durango the Republican says: The Jicarilla
Apaches have become dissatisfied and are
leaving their reservation in southern New
Mexico in large numbers for their old reser-
vation in southwestern Colorado, Their
agent seems to have little or no influence in
the matter, and two companies of cavalry
have been ordered from Fort Lewis TO Amar-
60 to interceptsthem. Trouble between the
Indians and settlers is anticipated"